How to avoid a bicycle and pedestrian accident in crowded South Florida

Injuries caused by bicycle and pedestrian accidents can be devastating. If you or a loved one has these type of circumstance contact a Fort Lauderdale bicycle & pedestrian accident attorney, who will take a look at the circumstances leading to the accident and determine whether they qualify as a personal injury claim.

How To Avoid A Bicycle And Pedestrian Accident In Crowded South Florida

With South Florida’s amazing weather, it is common for drivers and pedestrians to share the road. But oftentimes safety is ignored, which can lead to deadly accidents. The number of fatalities involving bicycles and pedestrians increases every year. These types of accidents are particularly common in Miami And Fort Lauderdale.

How these accidents happen

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents are generally caused by negligence from a motorist or a distracted driver. Some common scenarios include:

Crashes into a pedestrian or cyclist.

Someone comes from a driveway and pulls into traffic hitting a cyclist or jogger.

Failure to yield at an intersection.

Passing a runner, pedestrian or driver.

Failure to look both ways after a stop sign.

Being under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

There are other common reasons why these accidents happen such as defective parts, product recalls, and unreliable equipment. There are also accidents caused by street defects and vehicle collisions. A Fort Lauderdale bicycle & pedestrian accident attorney can take a look at the circumstances leading to the accident and determine whether they qualify as a personal injury claim.

Common types of injuries

Injuries caused by bicycle and pedestrian accidents can be devastating. Permanent disability is also possible. Although wearing a helmet is not required in South Florida, most health insurance companies require policyholders to purchase it. Even when wearing a helmet, many injuries can’t be prevented due other larger vehicles being involved. Some of the most common bike accident injuries include:

Damage to soft tissues

Head injuries, including skull fractures

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Injuries to the face

If you or a loved one has suffered these injuries, contact a Fort Lauderdale bicycle & pedestrian accident attorney with experience in these types of accidents.

Safety precautions

Cyclists as well as pedestrians should be aware of safety precautions. Some of the most common safety measures every person out there should take include:

Wear a helmet

Respect traffic laws and avoid busy roads

Avoid distractions such as cellphones and listening to music

Use your turn signals

Take a look before making a turn

Use bike lights

Cycling has increased

Cycling has become very popular over the last decade with trips increasing about 15 percent. Surprisingly, fatalities have decreased. According to some studies conducted in New York, the more cyclists on the road, the more drivers agree to their presence. In other words, cyclists and drivers have adjusted their driving to increased traffic. There is lower vehicle speed when there are too many bicycle and pedestrians on the road so drivers are more careful. Also, some streets have been designed to accommodate a high volume of traffic. But there are still many communities that may need an update in the coming years since they are vulnerable to many pedestrians and cyclists across Fort Lauderdale.

contact us today

narrow filing windows are common with personal injury cases

You only have so long to bring your case before the court to receive just compensation. The first step toward obtaining our help is to call our offices or to fill out the contact form to the right. We will contact you within 24 hours. Our offices are located in Aventura and Lakeland. Neufeld, Kleinberg, and Pinkiert, P.A., serves the residents of South and Central Florida. We can help you. All it takes is a call. Please take a look at our practice areas to see what types of cases we take. We look forward to your call, email, or visit.